Manual of Panic Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy - eXtended Range

Fredric N. Busch, Barbara L. Milrod, Meriamne B. Singer, Andrew C. Aronson

• Publisher: Routledge
• Year: 2012
• Topic: Psychology
• eBook ISBN:
  9781135252298
• Subtopic: Abnormal Psychology
• Index: Psychology

This manual presents a carefully researched, detailed psychodynamic treatment program for the alleviation of a transdiagnostic range of primary Axis I anxiety disorders, including panic disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and related psychological problems. First exploring the principles of psychodynamic theory and formulation, the authors then present a three-phased process of Panic Focused Psychodynamic Psychotherapy-Extended Range (PFPP-XR): initial evaluation, interpretation of central conflicts and defense mechanisms, and termination. Each phase is discussed in depth and relies on central case illustrations to demonstrate techniques and results. A subsequent chapter explores how to address complex issues that may arise during the course of treatment. Altogether, this manual not only provides a demonstrated, adaptable approach for anxiety disorders, but also clearly embodies a spirit of research and empiricism heretofore rare in psychodynamic psychotherapies, with an eye toward future development.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Halftitle
• Title
• Copyright
• Contents
• Epigraph
• Acknowledgments
• 1. The importance of a psychodynamic manual for panic and anxiety disorders
• 2. Vignette, part I
• PART I. Theoretical background
• PART II. Treatment
• PART III. eXtended range
• Afterword
• References
• Index